Limpopo and Kruger National Park

SAN Parks - Kruger National Park is unrivalled in the diversity of its life forms and a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques and policies. No other park can offer such an extensive safari experience.

Ecosystems within the Kruger Park are highly varied. Six rivers feed the park - an area that encompasses an astonishing 16 vegetation zones including 1980 plant species and 300 tree species.The dense Mopane woodland of the North changes to open savannah plains in the Central Region, speckled with Acacia and Marula Trees. The South is different again with its lush riverine vegetation amid granite boulders.

The diversity of its flora is matched by an equally dazzling variety of mammalian, avian, reptilian and amphibian species. 507 bird and 147 mammal species reside in Kruger, while recent surveys substantiate the presence of 7000 elephants, 2000 lions and 400 endangered wild dogs. These animals roam freely into the neighbouring reserves, such as the Sabi Sand and Timbavati reserves, and Thornybush in the Kruger Surrounds areas.

Kruger is in a summer rainfall area. Such precipitation is usually convectional and can result in heavy downpours. The summer months (October to April) are hot and often balmy. Winters are warm and mild, although visitors going on night-drives will require warm clothing.

Limpopo

Limpopo Province has five main tourism regions - Soutpansberg, Waterberg, Olifants Valley, Sekhukhune and Capricorn. The province offers tourists an array of experiences that few other destinations in Africa can compete with: boasting vast mountains, traditional African culture heritage sites, fertile valleys with endless rivers and a vast proportion of South Africa's wildlife.

Limpopo Province has an impressive road network, including the N1 highway that crosses the province from south to north, bypassing major towns such as Bela-Bela (Warmbaths), Modimolle (Nystroom), Mookgophong (Naboomspruit) and Mokopane (Potgietersrus), before reaching Polokwane - Limpopo Province's capital.

The province is also famous for it's rich agriculture heritace. Tourists can sample some mampoer (peach brandy), buy grapes, dried fruit and biltong, as well as other goodies on their way to the north. Many museums, curio shops, landmarks and other places of interest in and near the towns along the way can be visited.

Limpopo Kruger Park Golf Holidays

A golf holiday in the Limpopo Province and the Kruger National Park is an awe-inspiring experience. There are so many world-class golf courses to choose from and it is hardly possible to play enough of these stunning courses during one single trip.

The Waterberg Region is home to a host of newly developed golf courses such as Zebula, Elements, Annika Sorrenstam's Euphoria and Waterberg Estate. However, the most exciting golf course in the world has been created at the Entabeni Safari Conservancy: Legends.

Legends Golf Course is a totally unique concept in that every hole was designed by a different course architect. 18 in total came together in order to create a total masterpiece in the African Wilderness. These course architects are perhaps better known for their performance on the course but the collective golf knowledge one gets when combining Bernhard Langer, Sergio Garcia, Colin Montgomerie, Justin Rose, Vijay Singh, Mike Weir, Padraig Harrington, Ian Woosnam, Retief Goosen, Jim Furyk, Trevor Immelman, Kj Choi and many other great names; one can expect a championship course of note.

The Hans Merensky Golf Course in the Kruger National Park remains a firm favourite. The course still boasts the most impressive golfing safari experience and continiously ranks in the top 30 in South Africa (Golf Digest).

Come and enjoy an unforgettable golf safari in the Kruger National Park and enjoy some of the best private game lodges that Limpopo has to offer.

Featured Limpopo Golf Holiday: 6 nights Hamiltons & Hans Merensky  Experience the ultimate Kruger National Park Holiday whilst playing golf on two of South Africa’s most unique golf courses. Named after Colonel Stephenson Hamilton, who was instrumental in establishing the world famous Kruger National Park, Hamilton's Tented Camp reflects a safari adventure of the late nineteenth century, where grace and style were the epitome of luxurious living. A bygone era masterfully coming back to life. With a fine tradition of luxury in true "Out of Africa"... R 20 500 pps R 17 600 pps

Featured Limpopo Upmarket Hotel: Hans Merensky Golf Resort          Guests are able to experience a unique package offering luxury accommodation, sports, conference facilities and a world famous golf course that is home to a wide variety of game and over 200 species of birds. Bedrooms epitomise luxury and home away from home comfort, incorporating locally manufactured sleeperwood furniture and a feeling of space. Families have also been considered and many of the rooms have comfortable sofa beds...

Featured Limpopo golf course: Legends Golf Course at Entabeni        The golf course is designed as an 18 hole championship golf course. It is at once the longest golf course in South Africa, providing all golfers, irrespective of their handicap, the experience of a true African challenge. The course plays at 6,534 metres for daily play but is capable of being extended to 7,748 metres for tournaments, making it one of the longest golf courses in the world today.